Location: Farmville, VA Category: Administrative/Professional Posted On: Mon Jun 24 2024 Job Description:

Longwood University is seeking a Director of Financial Operations (FA347). The purpose of this position is to effectively and efficiently manage all aspects of the University's cash flows. The incumbent will work with the Budget Office to effectively prepare the University for future opportunities and challenges. Manage financial transactions to ensure adequate cash balances and regularly prepare cash projections for Management. Interact with Management to provide vital information for decision-makers. Play an integral part in the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly financial statements. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage all aspects of the University cash flows
• Learn all aspects of and oversee the Accounts Payable department
• Manage Equipment Trust Fund reimbursements
• Coordinate transactions between the University's Foundations and the University
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies
• Ensure the efficient and effective use of the University resources
• Work with other departmental staff to prepare and review financial statements

Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or closely related field
• Demonstrated, progressive experience in cash management
• Prior experience preparing institutional/business financial statements
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through periods of significant change
• Demonstrated ability to implement and sustain organizational improvements in a high-pressure environment
• Proven experience in organizational restructuring
• Strong conflict resolution skills with a track record of successfully navigating and resolving conflict
• CPA preferred
• Previous experience within Accounts Payable highly preferred

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful fingerprint based criminal background investigation is required. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Economic Interests. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu .

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